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Aug. 25, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the Dept. of Defense - Schatz, Murkowski, Spanberger, Wagner To Defense Secretary: Fight Online Child Sexual Exploitation, Protect Vulnerable Children, Punish Offenders Rep. Ann Wagner, ...
Aug. 25, 2020 Letter to Democratic Colleague - Dear Colleague on Day of Action For The Children: Wednesday, September 2 Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Aug. 25, 2020 Wyden, Merkley Join Legal Brief to End Discrimination in Foster Care and Adoption Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
Aug. 24, 2020 Durbin Discusses His Provider Relief Fund With Lurie Children's Hospital CEO Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 24, 2020 Tweet - "When I heard that children's hospitals like @LurieChildrens were getting shut out of #COVID19 funding, I reached out to @SecAzar to ask him to reconsider. Pleased that my appeal was heard & Lurie received $23M last week. Great speaking to Dr. Shanley today about this new funding." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 23, 2020 Tweet - "Providing children with adequate nutrition is key for supporting their well-being and academic success. I'm calling on ; to continue granting our schools flexibility to ensure Iowa's children are receiving the meals they depend on." Sen. Joni Ernst
Aug. 21, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Department of Agriculture - Senator Collins Urges USDA to Continue School Meal Flexibility Waivers for Maine Students Sen. Shelley Capito, ...
Aug. 20, 2020 Letter to Defense Secretary Mark Esper - Schatz, Murkowski, Spanberger, Wagner To Defense Secretary: Fight Online Child Sexual Exploitation, Protect Vulnerable Children, Punish Offenders Sen. Brian Schatz, ...
Aug. 20, 2020 Scott: Usda Refusal to Extend Waivers Will Increase Child Hunger Rep. Bobby Scott
Aug. 20, 2020 Chairman Scott: USDA Refusal to Extend Waivers Will Increase Child Hunger Rep. Bobby Scott
Aug. 19, 2020 Rosen, Lee Participate in Roundtable Discussion on Investing in Child Care During COVID-19 Pandemic Sen. Jacky Rosen, ...
Aug. 19, 2020 Tweet - "This @WaysMeansCmte report confirms that government-sanctioned discrimination in the SC foster care system on the basis of religion and sexual orientation is harmful and wrong for children and families. @HHSGov should rescind this ill-conceived waiver." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Aug. 19, 2020 Senators Collins, King Announce More than $5.8 Million for Kennebec Valley Head Start Programs Amid COVID-19 Sen. Susan Collins, ...
Aug. 17, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Purdue, Secretary of U.S. Department of Agriculture - Cornyn Pushes USDA to Continue Waivers for Texas Students' School Meal Flexibility Sen. John Cornyn
Aug. 17, 2020 Tweet - "As Iowa families and schools are finalizing plans for the year, it's imperative that our students have access to healthy meals. I'm calling on the @USDA to continue to grant our schools flexibility to ensure our children receive the meals they depend on." Sen. Joni Ernst
Aug. 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Shannon Christian, Dir. of the Office of Child Cares for the Admin. for Children and Families, and Dr. Robert Redfield, Dir. of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Hirono, Coons, Murray, Colleagues Call on HHS, CDC to Provide Comprehensive Guidance for Child Care Providers Dealing with COVID-19 Rep. Dwight Evans, ...
Aug. 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Ranking Member Stabenow, Chairman Scott Urge USDA to Take Action to Provide School Meals to Children in Need Rep. Bobby Scott, ...
Aug. 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture - Va. Sens., Reps. Urge USDA to Ensure that Virginia Children Have Access to Meals During COVID-19 Sen. Mark Warner
Aug. 11, 2020 Tweet - "Had the privilege of joining @ParentsvsVape for their podcast, "Messed with the Wrong Moms," to discuss the youth vaping epidemic and my efforts to hold @US_FDA & vaping companies like JUUL accountable. You can listen here: https://pave.buzzsprout.com" Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 11, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Robert Redfield, Dir. of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - E&C Chairs Request CDC Briefing on the Effects of COVID-19 Among Children and Young People Rep. Diana DeGette, ...
Aug. 11, 2020 Letter to His Excellency Shinsuke Sugiyama, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan - Feinstein, Tillis Urge Japanese Government to Resolve All Remaining International Parental Abduction Cases Sen. Thom Tillis, ...
Aug. 11, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Stevens Leads 25 Members of Congress in Urging Congressional Leadership to Prioritize Child Care Rep. Jason Crow, ...
Aug. 11, 2020 LaMalfa Introduces Legislation to Protect Children and Taxpayers from Paying the Price for Gender Reassignment Surgeries Rep. Rick Allen, ...
Aug. 7, 2020 In Ogdensburg, Gillibrand Urges Congress To Stabilize Child Care Industry Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
Aug. 7, 2020 Gov. Ricketts Signs Legislation to Protect Good Samaritans Sen. Pete Ricketts, ...
Aug. 7, 2020 Letter to The Hon. Sonny Perdue Secretary U.S. Department of Agriculture - Congressman Cleaver Calls on Usda to Provide More Flexibility, Support to Student Nutrition Programs Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Aug. 7, 2020 Ways and Means Leaders Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Provide Emergency Support for Foster Youth and Child Welfare Services Rep. Danny Davis, ...
Aug. 7, 2020 U.S. Sen. Tina Smith & Rep. Angie Craig Introduce Legislation to Help High School Students in Minnesota Who Lost Jobs Due to COVID-19 Sen. Tina Smith, ...
Aug. 7, 2020 Tweet - "It is heartbreaking that over 400k MD children live in a home that is behind on rent, isn't getting enough to eat, or both. The #HeroesAct provided critical assistance to address food & housing insecurity. It's shameful the GOP continues to block this aid." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Aug. 6, 2020 Steil Hosts Children's Mental Health Forum, Introduces the Mental Health and Substance Abuse Support During COVID-19 Act Rep. Bryan Steil, ...
Aug. 6, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the United States Department of Defense - Waltz, Haaland Urge Dept. of Defense to Close Child Care Gaps for Military Families Rep. Rick Larsen, ...
Aug. 6, 2020 Warner, Booker Introduce Legislation to Reduce Prescription Drug Costs for Low-Income Children Sen. Mark Warner
Aug. 6, 2020 Letter to Mark Morgan, Acting Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection - Rosen, Harris Lead Letter Calling on CBP to Fully Adhere to the Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act, Protect Unaccompanied Children at the Southern Border Sen. Jacky Rosen, ...
Aug. 5, 2020 Gov. Ricketts Announces 2020 Developing Youth Talent Initiative Grant Winners Sen. Pete Ricketts
Aug. 5, 2020 Letter to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer, and House Minority leader Kevin McCarthy - Warren, Smith, Colleagues Call on Senate Leadership to Secure Child Care Relief in the Next COVID-19 Stimulus Package Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Aug. 5, 2020 Video: Capito Questions Ftc Officials About Tiktok, Children's Online Privacy, Made in America Designations Sen. Shelley Capito
Aug. 5, 2020 Senator Rick Scott Blocks Durbin, Lee Compromise To Protect Immigrant Workers & Children In The Green Card Backlog Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 5, 2020 Schakowsky, Trahan, Durbin, Duckworth Introduce Bill To Support School-Based Mentoring Programs Rep. Lori Trahan, ...
Aug. 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Van Hollen, Cardin Press for Vital Education, Child Care Funds in Next Relief Package Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Aug. 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader of the Senate and the Hon. Chuck Schumer, Minority Leader of the Senate - Panetta, House Members Urge Congress to Include Emergency Child Care Legislation in Next COVID-19 Stimulus Rep. Julia Brownley, ...
Aug. 3, 2020 After Minnesota Workers Lose Hundreds in Workplace Savings Accounts Following Layoffs, Childcare Closures, Sen. Smith Introduces Bills to Protect Workers' Savings From Forfeiture Sen. Tina Smith
Aug. 3, 2020 Notice of Intent to Object Sen. Ron Wyden
Aug. 3, 2020 Letter to Brandon Lipps, Deputy Under Secretary of Food, Nutrition, and Consumer Services for the Department of Agriculture - Massachusetts Lawmakers Urge USDA to Extend School Nutrition Waivers Through the End of the 2020-21 School Year Sen. Ed Markey, ...
July 31, 2020 Finkenauer and Guthrie Introduce Bipartisan Child Care Bill Rep. Steven Guthrie, ...
July 31, 2020 Scott Calls For Extension Of Pandemic Food Assistance Program Rep. Bobby Scott
July 31, 2020 Soto, Bilirakis, Suozzi, Rutherford, DeLauro, and Steube Lead Bipartisan Effort to Protect Children Rep. Greg Steube, ...
July 31, 2020 McBath Votes to Pass Child Care Stabilization Fund Rep. Lucy McBath
July 31, 2020 Ernst Works to Increase Investment in Child Care Sen. Joni Ernst
July 31, 2020 Tweet - "When parents can't access child care, there's a ripple effect in the economy. My new bill encourages public-private partnerships to expand access to child care, supporting Iowa's working families & helping our state's economy grow." Sen. Joni Ernst
July 31, 2020 Congressman Morelle Sponsors Landmark Legislation to Fight Child Hunger Rep. Joe Morelle
Date Title Politician
Aug. 25, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the Dept. of Defense - Schatz, Murkowski, Spanberger, Wagner To Defense Secretary: Fight Online Child Sexual Exploitation, Protect Vulnerable Children, Punish Offenders Rep.Ann Wagner, ...
Aug. 25, 2020 Letter to Democratic Colleague - Dear Colleague on Day of Action For The Children: Wednesday, September 2 Rep.Nancy Pelosi
Aug. 25, 2020 Wyden, Merkley Join Legal Brief to End Discrimination in Foster Care and Adoption Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
Aug. 24, 2020 Durbin Discusses His Provider Relief Fund With Lurie Children's Hospital CEO Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 24, 2020 Tweet - "When I heard that children's hospitals like @LurieChildrens were getting shut out of #COVID19 funding, I reached out to @SecAzar to ask him to reconsider. Pleased that my appeal was heard & Lurie received $23M last week. Great speaking to Dr. Shanley today about this new funding." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 23, 2020 Tweet - "Providing children with adequate nutrition is key for supporting their well-being and academic success. I'm calling on ; to continue granting our schools flexibility to ensure Iowa's children are receiving the meals they depend on." Sen.Joni Ernst
Aug. 21, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Department of Agriculture - Senator Collins Urges USDA to Continue School Meal Flexibility Waivers for Maine Students Sen.Shelley Capito, ...
Aug. 20, 2020 Letter to Defense Secretary Mark Esper - Schatz, Murkowski, Spanberger, Wagner To Defense Secretary: Fight Online Child Sexual Exploitation, Protect Vulnerable Children, Punish Offenders Sen.Brian Schatz, ...
Aug. 20, 2020 Scott: Usda Refusal to Extend Waivers Will Increase Child Hunger Rep.Bobby Scott
Aug. 20, 2020 Chairman Scott: USDA Refusal to Extend Waivers Will Increase Child Hunger Rep.Bobby Scott
Aug. 19, 2020 Rosen, Lee Participate in Roundtable Discussion on Investing in Child Care During COVID-19 Pandemic Sen.Jacky Rosen, ...
Aug. 19, 2020 Tweet - "This @WaysMeansCmte report confirms that government-sanctioned discrimination in the SC foster care system on the basis of religion and sexual orientation is harmful and wrong for children and families. @HHSGov should rescind this ill-conceived waiver." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Aug. 19, 2020 Senators Collins, King Announce More than $5.8 Million for Kennebec Valley Head Start Programs Amid COVID-19 Sen.Susan Collins, ...
Aug. 17, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Purdue, Secretary of U.S. Department of Agriculture - Cornyn Pushes USDA to Continue Waivers for Texas Students' School Meal Flexibility Sen.John Cornyn
Aug. 17, 2020 Tweet - "As Iowa families and schools are finalizing plans for the year, it's imperative that our students have access to healthy meals. I'm calling on the @USDA to continue to grant our schools flexibility to ensure our children receive the meals they depend on." Sen.Joni Ernst
Aug. 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Shannon Christian, Dir. of the Office of Child Cares for the Admin. for Children and Families, and Dr. Robert Redfield, Dir. of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Hirono, Coons, Murray, Colleagues Call on HHS, CDC to Provide Comprehensive Guidance for Child Care Providers Dealing with COVID-19 Rep.Dwight Evans, ...
Aug. 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Ranking Member Stabenow, Chairman Scott Urge USDA to Take Action to Provide School Meals to Children in Need Rep.Bobby Scott, ...
Aug. 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture - Va. Sens., Reps. Urge USDA to Ensure that Virginia Children Have Access to Meals During COVID-19 Sen.Mark Warner
Aug. 11, 2020 Tweet - "Had the privilege of joining @ParentsvsVape for their podcast, "Messed with the Wrong Moms," to discuss the youth vaping epidemic and my efforts to hold @US_FDA & vaping companies like JUUL accountable. You can listen here: https://pave.buzzsprout.com" Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 11, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Robert Redfield, Dir. of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - E&C Chairs Request CDC Briefing on the Effects of COVID-19 Among Children and Young People Rep.Diana DeGette, ...
Aug. 11, 2020 Letter to His Excellency Shinsuke Sugiyama, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan - Feinstein, Tillis Urge Japanese Government to Resolve All Remaining International Parental Abduction Cases Sen.Thom Tillis, ...
Aug. 11, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Stevens Leads 25 Members of Congress in Urging Congressional Leadership to Prioritize Child Care Rep.Jason Crow, ...
Aug. 11, 2020 LaMalfa Introduces Legislation to Protect Children and Taxpayers from Paying the Price for Gender Reassignment Surgeries Rep.Rick Allen, ...
Aug. 7, 2020 In Ogdensburg, Gillibrand Urges Congress To Stabilize Child Care Industry Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
Aug. 7, 2020 Gov. Ricketts Signs Legislation to Protect Good Samaritans Sen.Pete Ricketts, ...
Aug. 7, 2020 Letter to The Hon. Sonny Perdue Secretary U.S. Department of Agriculture - Congressman Cleaver Calls on Usda to Provide More Flexibility, Support to Student Nutrition Programs Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Aug. 7, 2020 Ways and Means Leaders Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Provide Emergency Support for Foster Youth and Child Welfare Services Rep.Danny Davis, ...
Aug. 7, 2020 U.S. Sen. Tina Smith & Rep. Angie Craig Introduce Legislation to Help High School Students in Minnesota Who Lost Jobs Due to COVID-19 Sen.Tina Smith, ...
Aug. 7, 2020 Tweet - "It is heartbreaking that over 400k MD children live in a home that is behind on rent, isn't getting enough to eat, or both. The #HeroesAct provided critical assistance to address food & housing insecurity. It's shameful the GOP continues to block this aid." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Aug. 6, 2020 Steil Hosts Children's Mental Health Forum, Introduces the Mental Health and Substance Abuse Support During COVID-19 Act Rep.Bryan Steil, ...
Aug. 6, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the United States Department of Defense - Waltz, Haaland Urge Dept. of Defense to Close Child Care Gaps for Military Families Rep.Rick Larsen, ...
Aug. 6, 2020 Warner, Booker Introduce Legislation to Reduce Prescription Drug Costs for Low-Income Children Sen.Mark Warner
Aug. 6, 2020 Letter to Mark Morgan, Acting Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection - Rosen, Harris Lead Letter Calling on CBP to Fully Adhere to the Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act, Protect Unaccompanied Children at the Southern Border Sen.Jacky Rosen, ...
Aug. 5, 2020 Gov. Ricketts Announces 2020 Developing Youth Talent Initiative Grant Winners Sen.Pete Ricketts
Aug. 5, 2020 Letter to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer, and House Minority leader Kevin McCarthy - Warren, Smith, Colleagues Call on Senate Leadership to Secure Child Care Relief in the Next COVID-19 Stimulus Package Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Aug. 5, 2020 Video: Capito Questions Ftc Officials About Tiktok, Children's Online Privacy, Made in America Designations Sen.Shelley Capito
Aug. 5, 2020 Senator Rick Scott Blocks Durbin, Lee Compromise To Protect Immigrant Workers & Children In The Green Card Backlog Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 5, 2020 Schakowsky, Trahan, Durbin, Duckworth Introduce Bill To Support School-Based Mentoring Programs Rep.Lori Trahan, ...
Aug. 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Van Hollen, Cardin Press for Vital Education, Child Care Funds in Next Relief Package Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Aug. 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader of the Senate and the Hon. Chuck Schumer, Minority Leader of the Senate - Panetta, House Members Urge Congress to Include Emergency Child Care Legislation in Next COVID-19 Stimulus Rep.Julia Brownley, ...
Aug. 3, 2020 After Minnesota Workers Lose Hundreds in Workplace Savings Accounts Following Layoffs, Childcare Closures, Sen. Smith Introduces Bills to Protect Workers' Savings From Forfeiture Sen.Tina Smith
Aug. 3, 2020 Notice of Intent to Object Sen.Ron Wyden
Aug. 3, 2020 Letter to Brandon Lipps, Deputy Under Secretary of Food, Nutrition, and Consumer Services for the Department of Agriculture - Massachusetts Lawmakers Urge USDA to Extend School Nutrition Waivers Through the End of the 2020-21 School Year Sen.Ed Markey, ...
July 31, 2020 Finkenauer and Guthrie Introduce Bipartisan Child Care Bill Rep.Steven Guthrie, ...
July 31, 2020 Scott Calls For Extension Of Pandemic Food Assistance Program Rep.Bobby Scott
July 31, 2020 Soto, Bilirakis, Suozzi, Rutherford, DeLauro, and Steube Lead Bipartisan Effort to Protect Children Rep.Greg Steube, ...
July 31, 2020 McBath Votes to Pass Child Care Stabilization Fund Rep.Lucy McBath
July 31, 2020 Ernst Works to Increase Investment in Child Care Sen.Joni Ernst
July 31, 2020 Tweet - "When parents can't access child care, there's a ripple effect in the economy. My new bill encourages public-private partnerships to expand access to child care, supporting Iowa's working families & helping our state's economy grow." Sen.Joni Ernst
July 31, 2020 Congressman Morelle Sponsors Landmark Legislation to Fight Child Hunger Rep.Joe Morelle
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